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Real Estate Shares

This ASX 200 share director just sold $163 million of stock!

| Tristan Harrison

There was a major share sale announced this week.

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Materials Shares

Why are BlueScope shares avoiding the market sell-off?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been buying this steel producer's shares despite it downgrading its guidance.

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Materials Shares

What could Tesla's results mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla seems to be dragging down lithium shares today...

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Share Gainers

Wildcat Resources share price leaps 2,050% in 2023! Here's why the ASX lithium stock is soaring

| Bernd Struben

If I’d invested $1,000 in Wildcat Resources shares at market close at the end of 2022, I’d now be sitting…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price up almost 30% in three days?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has caught the eye this week. Why are its shares jumping?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share sinking 15% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic on Friday. But why?

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Retail Shares

3 reasons to buy the big dip on this ASX All Ords share

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to go shopping for this stock.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price takes a hit today amid slumping sales revenue

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be running their slide rules over Lynas’ quarterly update today.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Your CEO just sold almost $1m worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling something for shareholders to be concerned about?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another day, another thing to worry about

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If we invested only in companies that could never, under any circumstances, have any risks… well, we’d never invest.

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Share Market News

Why are Latin Resources and these ASX lithium shares in trading halts today?

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares are out of action on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are experiencing a significant de-rating on Friday after returning from suspension.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put buy ratings on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

20%+ returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares an opportunity for big dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the outlook for strong passive income from the insurance industry?

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Energy Shares

6 reasons ASX 200 coal shares could energise your portfolio heading into 2024

| Bernd Struben

Atop potential share price gains ahead, both ASX 200 coal stocks trade at market beating dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Supercharge your income with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting some attractive yields from these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

Want to buy New Hope shares for the dividend? You don't have long!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time.

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Resources Shares

Pssst… We just sold these ASX mining shares to buy this one: Alphinity

| Tony Yoo

One team just switched its allegiance from one iron ore giant to another. Check out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Catch 'em before it's too late: 3 ASX small-cap shares that just started soaring

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen in the last quarter, and NovaPort analysts reckon it's just the beginning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

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How to invest

When will the stock market recover? Here's a better question to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't ask when the market will recover, ask this instead...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto says new high-tech mine is ready for a production upgrade, as shares slip

| Bronwyn Allen

It's only a year old but plans are already underway to increase production at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday's ASX session was a shocker for shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These blue-chip shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy the 3 worst performing ASX 200 shares of the year?

| Bernd Struben

While a few ASX 200 shares have roughly doubled in value this year, others have gone decidedly the other way.

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Share Market News

Why did a major investor just offload $157 million in Whitehaven shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven announced a $5 billion acquisition of BHP coal assets yesterday.

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Economy

ASX 200 tanks 1.6% amid latest unemployment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why lower unemployment is bad news for ASX 200 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price dips amid path clearing for Wavish to join board

| Bronwyn Allen

The former Woolworths boss has received one of the regulatory approvals required to join the board.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy now according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for income investors. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks 12% despite rocketing revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

Positive cash flows, growing revenue, improving cash balance. Why are investors still displeased?

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International Stock News

Here's why the Netflix share price just popped 12% overnight

| Sebastian Bowen

Netflix stock has just made an extraordinary move.

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Broker Notes

Citi says CSL shares can rise almost 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with this beaten down biotherapeutics giant's shares.

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52-Week Highs

2 All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs amid today's sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares aren't following the All Ords lower today...

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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this mining giant's shares?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Netwealth, Pilbara Minerals, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares higher as date is set for shareholder vote on takeover

| Bronwyn Allen

Origin has lodged a scheme booklet and notice of scheme meeting with the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are lagging the losses posted by the ASX 200 today.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Nick Scali, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are avoiding the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Gold

Own Evolution Mining shares? Here's why the ASX 200 gold stock is leaping higher

| Bernd Struben

Up 80% in a year, Evolution Mining shares are outpacing the benchmark again today.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares tumble: Are they a bargain buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to add this travel share to your portfolio? Let's find out.

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